Description
The Efficiency Ratio (ER) is a technical indicator that measures relative trend strength based on changes in close price on different timeframes. It is equal to the ratio of the change in close price over a period to the total sum of changes in close price recorded on the bar-by-bar basis over the same period.
The Efficiency ratio produces values that range from 0.0 to 1.0, higher values possibly indicating stronger trending conditions. Its main plot is accompanied with a fixed trend level: when study values surpass this level, the study indicates that a trend might be currently developing.
Input Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
length
|
Defines the period upon which the calculations of the total sum and the net change are performed. |
level
|
Defines the minimum value level for the trend to be recognized. |
Plots
| Plot | Description |
|---|---|
ER
|
The main Efficiency Ratio plot. |
TrendLevel
|
The minimum trend level. |
Example*
*For illustrative purposes only. Not a recommendation of a specific security or investment strategy.
Past performance is no guarantee of future performance.